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Post Doctoral Research Associate

Brookhaven National Laboratory

Upton, NY • On-site

$71K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Position Description
The Nuclear Science and Security Department has an opening for a Post Doc to assist with the development of AI/ML algorithms for remote sensing of uranium containing materials. These activities will be based on existing and new, high-quality laboratory spectral data that will be acquired as part of a multi-institutional and multi-disciplinary effort. The position will require close collaboration with the partner institutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Maintain spectral data base and upload data to community spectral data bases
  • Assist in and help coordinate experimental work to collect laboratory spectral data
  • Assist in the development of AI/ML algorithms for remote sensing applications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ph.D. in Planetary Science, Earth Science, or Physical Geography
  • Experience in experimental method to develop data to support interpretation of remote sensing data
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experience with Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN) frameworks or Multi-Modal Large Language models (MLLMs)
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based research environment
  • Demonstrated track record of publication of research in high quality peer-reviewed journals and presentations
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Experience in Remote Sensing application to earth or planetary science problems
  • Experience with ENVI/IDL image processing analysis software
  • Experience with coding languages, such as python.
  • Experience with spectroscopy of minerals or related materials

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:
  • Computer work
  • Lifting of 30 pounds
  • Arm/hand dexterity

Other Information:
  • Participation in meetings and experimental work at Stony Brook University is expected.
  • Initial appointment will be for a one - year term. Renewal contingent on performance and funding.
  • Candidates must have received a Ph.D. by the commencement of employment.
  • BNL policy requires that after obtaining a PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events.
  • Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $71900 - $85000 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at BNL | Benefits Program
Brookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory - view more information at www.bnl.gov/real-id. This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal REAL ID Act. Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews.
About Us
Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
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Guided by our core values of integrity, responsibility, innovation, respect, and teamwork, Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled. We are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor
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